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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Richmond upon Thames 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond upon Thames]
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The Registrar General's estimate of mid-year population for the Borough was 179,040, which is a decrease of 1,160 compared with 1966. The natural increase (excess of births over deaths) was 404.
| Year | Population | Population trend | Migration excess | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total increase or decrease | Percentage proportion | Natural increase or decrease | Inward | Outward | ||
| 1965 | 181,130 | -950 | -0.52% | +658 | - | 1,608 |
| 1966 | 180,200 | -930 | -0.51% | +432 | — | 1,362 |
| 1967 | 179,040 | -1,160 | -0.64% | +404 | — | 1,564 |
BIRTHS
During the year 2,681 live births were registered (a decrease of 82 compared with
1966) giving a live birth rate of 14.97 per 1,000 of the population or 15.12 when
adjusted by the birth comparability factor. The latter makes allowances for differences
in the age and sex distribution of the population throughout the country. The birth
rate for England and Wales was 17.2.
DEATHS
The number of deaths registered in 1967 was 2,277 (a decrease of 54 compared
with 1966) giving a death rate of 12.71 per 1,000 of the population or 10.55 when
adjusted by the comparability factor. The death rate for England and Wales was
11.2.
The table on page 9 shows the distribution of deaths by age and cause.
Main Causes of Death
| Disease | Percentage of total deaths | Death rate per 1,000 of the population |
|---|---|---|
| Diseases of heart and circulatory system | ||
| Vascular lesions of nervous system | ||
| Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases | ||
| Cancer | ||
| Accidents, Violence |
INFANT MORTALITY
During the year there were 44 deaths of infants under one year of age, a decrease
of 7 on the previous year. The infant mortality rate was 16.41 per 1,000 live births
compared with 18.3 for England and Wales.
An analysis of the causes of death is shown on page 10.
A large proportion of the deaths—79.5%—occurred in the first four weeks of
life. As expected congenital malformation, prematurity, etc., took a high toll.
MATERNAL MORTALITY
There were no maternal deaths during the year.
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